Judges and Judiciary,
Civil Litigation
Mar. 17, 2020
Civil trials coming to a halt in much of California
Court operations have significantly scaled back pursuant to directives by county presiding judges, who are suspending jury trials and requesting remote appearances for at least the next month.
The wheels of justice have virtually come to a halt in civil trials across California as a result of the coronavirus, with San Francisco County on Monday evening seeking an order from the chief justice to suspend many operations and close 75% of courtrooms.
Court operations have significantly scaled back pursuant to directives by county presiding judges, who are suspending jury trials and requesting remote appearances for at least ...
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